The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on seven Russian officials and 17 firms linked to President Vladimir Putin's inner circle to punish what it said were "provocative acts" in Ukraine.
Washington is also tightening licensing requirements for certain hi-tech exports to Russia that could have a military use, the White House said in a statement issued in Manila, where President Barack Obama is on a state visit.
The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on seven Russian officials and 17 firms linked to President Vladimir Putin’s inner circle to punish what it said were “provocative acts” in Ukraine.
Washington is also tightening licensing requirements for certain hi-tech exports to Russia that could have a military use, the White House said in a statement issued in Manila, where President Barack Obama is on a state visit.
